DARTMOUTH 

Dartmouth is situated just south of the English Riviera, across the River Dart from Kingswear. The Town lies at the mouth of the River Dart which is navigable for eight miles to Totnes.   
The beautiful river provides fascinating and continually changing types of activities with yachts ferries, fishing boats and pleasure cruises, and views of the Steam Railway at Kingswear.
It is an ideal destination at any time of the year - narrow streets, medieval houses, shops, quays, restaurants and cafes and outstanding views.

The surrounding lush Devon countryside is noted for it's steep sided valleys, rounded green hills, beautiful vegetation, N.T. Coastline and natural wildlife.
The South Hams are at the most southerly point of Devon and enjoys one of the mildest climates in the UK.  Spring arrives early, the summers are usually long, warm autumns and mild winters - a place to visit at any time of the year.

Above views of  beautiful Warfleet Creek.

Below:  Tall Ship leaving the River Dart 

 Kingswear to Paignton Steam Railway                                                                                                                                                       

The pretty village of Kingswear can be reached by ferry from Dartmouth.  From Kingswear the Steam Railway will take you through beautiful Devon countryside to Paignton,  from where it is possible to visit Paignton Zoo, Torquay and Goodrington.

From Kingswear it is only a few miles by road to the historic harbour of Brixham.

Torquay may be reached by Passenger Ferry from Dartmouth.
                                                                                                                                                                     

Dartmouth Central Harbour has rich naval history and offers a wide range of   boating activities  including it's annual Regatta which takes place in August with the spectacular 'Red Arrows.
                                         
With it's steep wooded valleys,  and pretty pastel houses clinging to the hillsides, Dartmouth boasts the prettiest town in England.

The area is designated an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers a Walker's paradise, bird watching, fishing, yachting, horse riding and golfing with it's Championship course.                                    
                                                                                                                      

Beaches Nearby
Blackpool Sands is just a 10 minute drive from the house.
The beach is set in a sheltered, unspoilt bay, amongst evergreens and pine trees & is cleaned daily during the summer.  Picnic area and also 'The Venus'  cafe within the beach area.

Also beautiful beaches may be found at East Portlemouth,which is situated on the opposite side of the estuary to Salcombe.
East Portlemouth catches the sun well and it is an enjoyable car ride through the beautiful quiet South Hams countryside..
Further afield  are the  beaches at Bigbury,  and also within the Torbay area:-Torquay, Goodrington & Paignton.

                                                                                                                                  

Nearby National Trust Properties:-

Coleton Fishacre - Kingswear
Greenway - on the banks of the River Dart                                                                                                                                  
Saltram House - Plymouth
Local N.T.Woods at  Dartmouth and Kingswear,
Mill Bay Beach at East Portlemouth
Overbecks at Salcombe

Ferries from Dartmouth to:
Totnes
Dittisham
Greenway - Agatha Christies N.T House
Kingswear
Torquay

Exeter       34 miles
Plymouth  29miles
Torquay    11miles

Copyright:  N.R. and V.A. Willis 2005

Pictures copyright of N.R.& V.A.Willis 2005